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Proverbs 21:6
The making of treasures by a lying tongue, Is a vanity driven away of those seeking death.
Proverbs 21:6 · Young's Literal Translation
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Proverbs 21:6 in other translations
The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.
Making a fortune by a lying tongue is a vanishing mist, a deadly pursuit.
Getting treasures by a lying tongue is a fleeting vapor for those who seek death.
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In context
3 To do righteousness and judgment, Is chosen of Jehovah rather than sacrifice.
4 Loftiness of eyes, and breadth of heart, Tillage of the wicked is sin.
5 The purposes of the diligent are only to advantage, And of every hasty one, only to want.
6 The making of treasures by a lying tongue, Is a vanity driven away of those seeking death.
7 The spoil of the wicked catcheth them, Because they have refused to do judgment.
8 Froward is the way of a man who is vile, And the pure--upright is his work.
9 Better to sit on a corner of the roof, Than with a woman of contentions and a house of company.
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